mephedrone or methylenedioxypyrovalerone, often referred to as MDPV, but within a year we began to detect

different, but closely related, products instead, including pyrovalerone and alpha-PVP”.

Many street drugs are designed and marketed to evade current laws prohibiting use. New national legislation

prohibiting the sale of chemical compounds sold as bath salts, incense, and synthetic marijuana is included as

part of the FDA Safety and Innovation Act just passed by Congress. The ACMT strongly supports this

legislation and reminds potential abusers of any amphetamine-like drug or cocaine that such use can lead to

severe, life-threatening effects.

The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise in medical toxicology. The College is dedicated to advancing the science and practice

of medical toxicology.

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